About Cognizant Consulting
Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?
About the role
As a Senior Consultant – AWS Cloud Security & Finance Business Analysis, you will make an impact by aligning AWS cloud security controls with finance and accounting business needs while driving user experience improvements across financial platforms and processes. You will be a valued member of the consulting team and work collaboratively with finance stakeholders, technology teams, security teams, and business leaders to deliver secure, compliant, and user-centric solutions.
In this role, you will:
Drive end-to-end consulting engagements that align AWS cloud security controls with finance and accounting processes, ensuring secure and compliant handling of financial data
Lead business requirements discovery sessions with finance stakeholders, translating accounting policies, reporting obligations, and operational needs into functional and technical specifications
Conduct detailed assessments of financial workflows, system usage patterns, and user experiences to identify opportunities for process optimization, efficiency gains, and improved usability
Design and recommend AWS security architectures, control frameworks, monitoring approaches, and remediation plans that strengthen protection of finance applications and sensitive financial data
Develop consulting deliverables including assessment reports, process documentation, data flows, gap analyses, UX evaluations, and business recommendations while supporting solution adoption and continuous improvement
Work model – Hybrid
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring time in a client or Cognizant office. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you must have to be considered
Strong experience with AWS cloud security concepts including identity and access management, encryption, logging, monitoring, and security controls
Experience conducting business analysis within Finance and Accounting domains, translating business requirements into structured functional and non-functional specifications
Strong understanding of finance and accounting processes including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, financial reporting, and period-close activities
Experience facilitating stakeholder workshops, requirements gathering sessions, and cross-functional collaboration activities
Experience documenting business processes, data flows, control frameworks, and solution requirements
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess current-state processes, identify gaps, and develop actionable recommendations
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate complex finance and technology concepts to diverse audiences
Experience working within hybrid delivery environments and coordinating activities across distributed teams
These will help you succeed
Experience conducting UX assessments, heuristic evaluations, task analyses, and user feedback reviews for business applications
Experience evaluating and improving finance application interfaces, portals, and user journeys
Knowledge of cloud-based finance platforms, integrations, and reporting solutions
Experience performing AWS security posture assessments and defining remediation roadmaps
Familiarity with audit, governance, risk, and compliance considerations related to financial systems and data protection
Ability to monitor user adoption, gather feedback, and drive continuous process and experience improvements
Strong attention to detail with the ability to validate financial data flows, identify requirement gaps, and support auditable business processes
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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